Clinical Application
Replacement blade designed for use with a Cloward retractor system to provide reliable exposure of the anterior cervical spine. The blade is intended to retract soft tissues and maintain a consistent operative corridor for procedures such as anterior cervical discectomy, fusion, and other anterior neck approaches. As a dedicated blade component, it allows surgeons and surgical teams to restore full functionality to a modular retractor set without replacing the entire instrument.
Design & Configuration
The blade-only configuration lets the surgical team swap worn or damaged blades quickly while retaining the reusable retractor frame. The specified 55 x 16 mm footprint provides a defined retraction surface and low-profile presence in the wound, supporting controlled tissue displacement and visualization. As a component intended for modular retractor systems, mounting interface and alignment are engineered to match the Cloward pattern to ensure stable engagement and consistent placement during cases.
Instrument Specifications
- Replacement blade compatible with Cloward retractor systems
- Component configuration: blade only (for attachment to retractor frame)
- Size: 55 x 16 mm
- Primary use: anterior cervical exposure and soft-tissue retraction
- Reusable surgical instrument
Material & Construction
Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and repeated sterilization. Built as a reusable component intended to withstand standard hospital sterilization cycles and routine clinical handling.
Quality & Compliance
Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.
Brand Comparison
Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.
Availability & Returns
- In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
- Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
- Returns: 30-day return policy